Steve Smith-led Washington Freedom put on a terrific display in the MLC 2024 final as they beat San Francisco Unicorns by a huge margin of 96 runs.
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MLC 2024 Challenger: San Francisco Unicorns opener Finn Allen felt that his 101-run knock was not his 'most fluid innings' as the wicket had variable bounce.
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San Francisco Unicorns booked their MLC 2024 final spot with a 10-run win over Texas Super Kings in the Challenger clash. Finn Allen was adjudged 'Player of the match'.
Washington Freedom defeated San Francisco Unicorns in Qualifier 1 by 7 wickets. They have become the first team to reach the MLC 2024 Final.
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Dropped catches of young Sanjay Krishnamurthi made Washington Freedom pay for the dropped catches and took San Francisco Unicorns over the line with two balls to spare.
MI New York defeated LA Knight Riders by four wickets to seal their berth in the eliminator clash of the ongoing Major League Cricket.
Kieron Pollard's MI New York booked their berth against Texas Super Kings in the eliminator clash after beating Los Angeles Knight Riders by four wickets.
After playing the final in the inaugural season, Heinrich Klaasen's Seattle Orcas got knocked out of MLC 2024 race after a six-wicket defeat to San Francisco Unicorns.
Washington Freedom defeated Texas Super Kings by 42 runs in match 17 of the Major League Cricket 2024. The win ensured Washington Freedom's unbeaten streak in the league.
LA Knight Riders' Unmukt Chand did not let the pressure get to him and played a patient knock of 62 in the run chase of 143 against Seattle Orcas.
South African pacer Carmi le Roux was badly hit in the face by a ferocious shot by Ryan Rickelton during a Major League Cricket match between San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas
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Kieron Pollard's MI New York suffered their fourth defeat of MLC 2024 as they got bowled out for 88 in 14th over in the run chase of 183 against Washington Freedom.
Despite a 76-run opening partnership between Shehan Jayasuriya and Ryan Rickelton, Seattle Orcas failed to chase down the target of 166 against San Francisco Unicorns.
Los Angeles Knight Riders bowlers did not have an answer to Ryan Rickelton who smashed his maiden T20 century despite not playing competitive cricket for last two months.
Unmukt Chand revealed he went through difficult time as he was shocked to see his name missing from USA's T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
Major League Cricket 2024: Had the rain stopped play after one more over, Steve Smith and Travis Head's onslaught would have ensured Washington Freedom's win by DLS method.
Russell smashed a 107-meter six against Haris Rauf. The Windies star helped his team post a fighting total of 165/6 in 20 overs after smashing 15 runs in the 20th over.
New Zealand opener Finn Allenn won the 'Player of the match' award for his 63-run knock in the successful run chase against Los Angeles Knight Riders.
MLC 2024: In a rain-curtailed affair, Steve Smith-led Washington Freedom won by four runs against Kieron Pollard's MI New York.